The Oswego East Wolves will head out to face off against the Brother Rice Crusaders at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oswego East has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oswego East came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Conant, falling 16-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wolves have suffered since May 13, 2024.
Jacsen Tucker was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Mason Palermo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Brother Rice not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 15, 2024. They put the hurt on St. Patrick with a sharp 9-1 victory.
Brayden McKendrick and Danny Sheehan dominated on the mound. McKendrick struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits, while Sheehan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Sheehan has allowed since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Nohava, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Anthony Cartolano, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Oswego East's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Brother Rice, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
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